Code 10

After installing the PL2303 driver for a USB to seriel lead I get a failed to install window after plugging the lead in. In Device manager it states that the driver cannot start (Code 10)

Does anyone know why, or what I can do?

Thanks

Hi mike142sl

Can you remind us which computer (or motherboard) you have?

Are you having troubles installing drivers? Or does everything appear to install until you try using them.

I have a Toshiba Satelite L555 running Win 7 x64.
I install the driver from the disk that came with the lead and is within a Windows 7 x64 folder so assume it is the correct one as per this link: http://www.kawagebo.net/eb/manual/PL2303_Prolific_GPS_1013_20090319.zip
It appears to install successfully and I get a confirmation window to state that. However when I plug the lead in I get the new device found - installing driver window at the bottom right of my screen and I hear a couple of confirmation beeps a few seconds apart. After about 40 seconds though the window is replaced with a 'failed' window to say the driver could not be installed?
As I said above, the device driver has the Code 10 message.

Hi mike, code 10 in Windows 7 etc is from Device Manager in most cases as - device cannot start. (Code 10). And as Clifford says if you can post your system spec OS type and what exactly you are installing you will receive some very good help

More on Code 10 > http://support.microsoft.com/kb/943104

OK System details

(PL2303 driver for a USB to serial lead) is this a USB data cable as the link between the PC and mobile phone ? if so you will need to go to the phone makers site to see if they supply a driver / software for your OS.

No, it's a lead to connect a GPS. The link above is the vendors site link for the driver?

I think it would be a good idea to send a request on this issue to Prolific at there home site > http://www.prolific.com.tw/default.asp

I think I have found a solution.
On one of the many forums that discus this very same problem there is a link to this version of the driver http://www.usglobalsat.com/download/546/win_drivers.zip
it is labbeled up as an all in one, and am pleased to say that after uninstalling mine and installing this, that it works.
Mike

Well done mike glad you got it sorted.